Eleven Talents | Legatus Podcast

Legatus
  • 5.0 (23)
  • Christianity
  • Updated Weekly

At the heart of this project is a simple invitation — to reflect more deeply on leadership, purpose, and the gifts entrusted to us. These conversations are meant to encourage, challenge, and accompany you in the call to lead with faith.

  1. 2d ago

    Four Super Habits | Dr. Andrew Abela

    Dr. Andrew Abela—Dean of the Busch School of Business at The Catholic University of America, author of Super Habits, and editor of A Catechism for Business—joins the Eleven Talents Podcast for a thought-provoking conversation on what it truly means to live out your Catholic faith in the marketplace. From rediscovering his faith during business school in Switzerland to helping shape the next generation of ethical business leaders, Dr. Abela shares why virtue isn't just good theology—it's the foundation of lasting success. He explains how habits rooted in prudence, justice, courage, and self-discipline can transform the way we lead, make decisions, and build thriving organizations. The conversation also explores the importance of Catholic community, raising children in the faith, forming workplace cultures that prioritize people over profits, and why businesses that genuinely serve their employees often outperform their competitors over the long term. Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, young professional, or anyone seeking to integrate faith into your daily work, this episode offers practical wisdom and timeless principles for becoming both a better leader and a more faithful disciple. In this episode you'll learn: Why virtue is the ultimate "super habit"How faith shapes authentic business leadershipThe connection between company culture and long-term successPractical ways young professionals can stay rooted in their faithWhy treating people with dignity is both morally right and good businessThis conversation is a compelling reminder that true success isn't measured only by profit—it's measured by the lives we impact and the character we cultivate.

  2. Jul 15

    Faith Has Only Helped My Business | Tim Busch

    What happens when a business leader is not afraid to make his faith known? Tim Busch has built a career across hospitality, law, wine, and professional sports, including his involvement with the Vegas Golden Knights. Along the way, he has remained open about his Catholic faith and says it has only helped him in business. In this episode of the Eleven Talents Podcast, Tim joins Legatus President Stephen Henley to discuss how his faith influences the way he leads, makes decisions, and responds to the responsibilities that come with success. He also talks about Pacific Hospitality Group, the Napa Institute, Catholic education, evangelization, and why business leaders should think beyond profit. For Tim, faith is not separate from his work. It is at the heart of how he lives and leads. https://napa-institute.org/ https://trinitascellars.com/ https://business.catholic.edu/

  3. Jul 8

    Redemption, Spiritual motherhood, and The Truth that every life is a gift.

    “Was it alive?” That question changed everything. Mother Concepta and Sister Maris Stella of the Sisters of Life join Eleven Talents for a powerful conversation on abortion, human dignity, mercy, vocation, and the sacredness of every human life. Mother Concepta shares the remarkable story of growing up with a father who performed abortions — and how God called her to become a Sister of Life, dedicating her life to serving women, accompanying families, and witnessing to the dignity of every person. This episode is a moving reflection on healing, redemption, spiritual motherhood, and the truth that every life is a gift.

  4. Jun 24

    Is Your Money Working Against Your Faith? | Chris McMahon

    Chris McMahon joins Eleven Talents for a powerful conversation on faith, finance, stewardship, and the responsibility that comes with success. As a Catholic wealth advisor and Legatus’ 2024 Ambassador of the Year, Chris shares how business leaders can think more deeply about what their money supports, how wealth can become a tool for mission, and why faithful leadership must extend into every part of life, including our investments.

  5. Jun 17

    Is There a Woman in Da Vinci's Last Supper? | Liz Lev Explains

    Stephen Henley sits down with Dr. Elizabeth “Liz” Lev, a Rome-based art historian, author, professor, Vatican Museums consultant, and renowned guide for world leaders, actors, filmmakers, and cultural figures visiting the churches, museums, and sacred art of Rome. For more than 25 years, Liz has helped people encounter the beauty, history, and faith behind the Eternal City. Her expertise has also led her to consult with major cultural figures including Ron Howard, Tom Hanks, Kevin James, and others seeking to better understand Catholic history, the Vatican, and the stories behind some of the world’s most famous works of art. Together, Stephen and Liz explore the truth behind Da Vinci’s Last Supper, why beauty matters in an efficiency-driven culture, and what Catholic business leaders can learn from sacred art, reflection, and wonder. For CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs, this conversation is a reminder that beauty is not decoration; it's formation. It shapes how we see, how we lead, and how we build cultures worthy of the human person.

  6. Jun 10

    Immaculée Ilibagiza | Left to Tell: Spared for a Mission

    Immaculée Ilibagiza, author of Left to Tell, joins Eleven Talents to share her extraordinary story of surviving the Rwandan genocide, discovering God in the midst of terror, and choosing forgiveness after unimaginable loss.  In this deeply moving conversation, Immaculée reflects on prayer, suffering, mercy, the Rosary, and the courage it takes to forgive. Her witness offers Catholic leaders a powerful reminder that faith is not theoretical — it is lived in the hardest moments of life, when trust, courage, and surrender matter most.

  7. Jun 3

    45 Days in a Coma to Leading the Eucharistic Revival | Jason Shanks

    Jason Shanks wasn't supposed to survive. In late 2020, he spent 45 days intubated in a COVID-19 coma, his organs shutting down. Today, he is a walking miracle who is helping lead the National Eucharistic Congress—one of the largest Catholic gatherings in US history.  In this episode of the 11 Talents Podcast, Jason takes us through the incredible chapters of his life. We explore his intellectual and spiritual journey from a Protestant worldview to the Catholic Church, driven by a deep study of the Eucharist. We also dive into his entrepreneurial mindset as the former President of the OSV Institute, where he championed a "Catholic Shark Tank" approach to fund bold, risk-taking ministries that push the Church forward.  Now serving as the President of the National Eucharistic Congress, Jason shares the raw, emotional details of his medical crisis and the beautiful spiritual revelation he received while paralyzed in a hospital bed: the profound connection between human suffering and the presence of Christ in the Tabernacle.

  8. May 27

    Raymond Arroyo | Lessons from Mother Angelica

    Raymond Arroyo joins Eleven Talents to discuss the leadership legacy of Mother Angelica and the lessons he learned working alongside one of the most influential Catholic media founders and entrepreneurs in modern history.  A conversation on faith-driven leadership, building with conviction, storytelling, risk-taking, and what it means to create something lasting through mission and purpose.  For Catholic business leaders, entrepreneurs, creators, and anyone seeking to lead with faith.

See All (23)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
23 Ratings

About

At the heart of this project is a simple invitation — to reflect more deeply on leadership, purpose, and the gifts entrusted to us. These conversations are meant to encourage, challenge, and accompany you in the call to lead with faith.

Information

You Might Also Like